2008 Volkswagen Sharan vs. 2008 Kia Shuma
To start off, both 2008 Volkswagen Sharan and 2008 Kia Shuma were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Sharan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volkswagen Sharan (201 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2008 Kia Shuma. (112 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Sharan should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Shuma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Sharan weights approximately 546 kg more than 2008 Kia Shuma. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2008 Volkswagen Sharan (265 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Shuma. (157 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Sharan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Shuma.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Volkswagen Sharan | 2008 Kia Shuma | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Kia |
| Model | Sharan | Shuma |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2791 cc | 1793 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 265 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.3 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 217 km/hour | 196 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.9 seconds | 10.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1752 kg | 1206 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.5 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |
